Hey AZ,

I think there could be a danger of having this experiment depending on the vision motivating it. If its truly just a test to see how things will work, then I don't mind a test at all.

There is a hypothesis by the team that if we do this, then they expect certain things to happen. Some will be positive, some will be negative. We can all have our opinions of what is a positive or a negative result, but I think its vital that the team clearly states what "they think" will happen so we have a basis for evaluation later. In other words, "we are doing this to: 1) ... 2) ... 3) ..."... and "we expect the following things to happen as a result: 1) ... 2) ... 3) ..."

The way this is being done can be structured in many different ways, and already we've seen many suggestions about how it can be altered to be acceptable to a person's beliefs. Underlying those thoughts are definitely a fear that it won't be done a particular way, and thus creates automatic negativity.

Is this process worth it? Everyone can draw their own conclusions, but the team should definitely be aware that these conversations are taking place and be super sensitive to communicate when making such a big step.

This could fundamentally alter things in both directions, so I really hope as many issues as possible are addressed on a timely basis as possible so that nothing gets out of control.

If its truly a test, then that should be desired by everyone - the team and the community alike.